NASA develop lidar technology for space exploration and mapping

Goddard researchers explore ways to enhance NASA's lidar technology (Image: NASA)

Goddard researchers explore ways to enhance NASA's lidar technology (Image: NASA)

NASA's Goddard Space Flight Centre is working to enhance the usefulness of light detection and ranging (lidar) applications through multiple ongoing research projects.

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Reflective black paint found to improve visibility with lidar

A study funded by the Korea Ministry of SMEs and Startups and the National Research Foundation of Korea has found that roads could be made safer for autonomous driving by improving the effectiveness of lidar detection technology with highly reflective black paint.

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